Author Archives: Mary Beth Frezon

NaPoWriMo Day 2

Bear with me while I expound a mite. The suggestion from NaPoWriMo/FB was “Today’s Prompt: Write a poem inspired by your favorite painting or piece of art (feel free to post that image with your poem)” On the website, the … Continue reading →

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NaPoWriMo Day 1

this telling of sky: •
the love it holds out to clouds •
protective of stars. Continue reading →

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Starting April*

This came up as a memory and one that’s good to recall. These days we need all the encouragement we can get.  I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone … Continue reading →

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The Last of March, Waiting For April

That means tomorrow is April first, the first day of National Poetry Writing Month and National Poetry Month. Continue reading →

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Thursday, Happy Birthday Vincent

Last night brought a return of the cold that knocked me down not so long ago… Not even the Quils seemed to touch it. This morning – no voice at all for awhile. What can you do other than be … Continue reading →

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